THE KING'S POSSESSION

: A Daugh

nt, notices the weariness e

work?" Isabel inquired, he

ut I don't mind. It is heartening t

comfort to her hard work. "I finished the laundry and

d with her eyes brightening. "Mrs.

o gave me some advice on mending

el's hand. "You are doing wonderfully

you, Mother. I just wan

assured her. "I am grateful every d

occupied," Isabel replied with a smil

aised an eyebro

bel said softly. "And h

with gratitude. "You mean

dishes neatly on the table. Teressa joined her and helped carry the empty plates

ashed to the floor. She immediately guided her mother to a c

d her breathing becomes shallow. "I...

breathe, Mother. I will ge

to the door, calling for help into the night. Spotting a familiar neighb

ns with his face creased out of concern seein

lurted out. "She's in pain

oat and lantern without hesitation

d with fear. As they arrived inside, Teressa saw then and managed

entle hand on her shoulder. "What happene

hest. I could... hardly breathe," Teress

worry. "We need to get you to a doctor," he s

hrough the night. Upon reaching the clinic, the doctor, seeing the emergency, quickly

quietly. "Your mother has

e doctor continued, "She needs to be hosp

in the slums, they barely made ends meet. The though

e... we do not have enough money. Are there any altern

bel's shoulder, his expression sympathetic

treatment. We can discuss payment plans later.

by her side, holding her hand. Isabel whispered a silent

e room was quiet except for the occasional murmur of the doctor. As dawn approache

el. You've been up all

abel replied, her voice

th her. Just rest in the chair for a while. You'll

other's bed while her head rested on her arms. Despite her worry, t

eaking quietly with Mr. Jenkins. She quickly stood as

our mother is stable for now. The immediate danger has passed, but

ed through her. "Thank you, D

servation," the doctor explained. "After that, sh

nd. Just then, Teressa's eyes fluttered open, and she gave her dau

l said in a soft voice. "I

am sorry to have caused you such worry. Bu

ust want you to be well, Mother. We wi